Driving Economic Opportunity
We broker transportation solutions for people engaged with our nonprofit partners who exemplify resiliency despite adversity.
Join the Movement
Generous Jalopy is an ecosystem of individuals and organizations who generously contribute resources to meet practical needs.
Donate a Vehicle
Donate a car, van, suv, or truck in any condition.
Give Financially
Dane County Data
Thousands of people are navigating challenging circumstances right here in our backyard. Generous Jalopy rallies around organizations and individuals working together to overcome adversities.
Dane County Residents Living Below Poverty Line
Dane County Households Without a Vehicle
Dane County Incidents (Reported) of Domestic Abuse
Strengthening Nonprofit Partners
With over 6,500 nonprofits in Dane County, many care for people’s mental, emotional, spiritual, and material needs. This stabilization process can be complex, and it’s common for participants to:
● Become discouraged
● Feel like old, unhelpful habits are the only option
● Get stuck and stall out on making progress toward goals
At Generous Jalopy, we seek to strengthen outcomes for our nonprofit partners and their participants by brokering transportation solutions for people who are stabilizing their employment, housing, and livelihood.
Our Trusted Partners
We are curating an ecosystem of trusted auto dealers who can donate/wholesale vehicles or sponsor diagnostics/repairs. If you have automotive needs, please engage these businesses and thank them for their investment in the Generous Jalopy mission.
Jalopy noun
ja-lopy ????
: a second-hand vehicle providing more reliability than expected.
: a surplus vehicle shipped to Jalapa, Veracruz, in the 1920s, where they were lovingly nicknamed “Jalopies” and repaired for daily use (and sometimes racing!).
About
Generous Jalopy exists to express God’s love and grace in tangible ways while encouraging hope for the future.
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Events, updates and a history of communications all in one place.
Take a Victory Lap
Several weeks ago, we nervously waited for the DOT inspector to arrive and determine if we qualified to be a licensed auto dealer. Even Heath was nervous, which rarely happens…
Inspired + 501c3 Official
Last fall, a Madison mom of three was homeless when she engaged our nonprofit partner, Safe Families, to achieve her two goals: secure housing and expand her network of connections…
So Close + Your Help?
A few weeks ago, we asked for your prayers over two remaining items (auto shop and town signatures) needed for our auto dealer application. These elements fell into place…
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